Mind the Cart / Mann ka Thela

Madhu Dhurve, Pushpa & Narendra Singh Pardhi / Short Fiction / India / Hindi/Pardhi/English / 22:00 min / 2024

8th March 2025 | 9:30 AM | C. D. Deshmukh Auditorium

Mann, a 13-year Pardhi boy, lives with his mother and two siblings. His mother rears goats and
does odd jobs to support the family. His thela (pushcart) holds a special place in his heart, like a
cherished family member. With his trusty thela by his side, Mann earns daily wages, has some
fun and also tries to study.
But one day, A day which starts like any other day, Mann looses his trusted friend …